Research seminars

About: The MURI 1MT, similar to the annual MQU 3
Minute Thesis competition for HDR students, is a challenge undertaken by
undergraduate research interns currently participating in the MURI program. The
challenge requires concise presentation of a research question
demonstrating digital literacy. Each presentation includes a 5 minute Q
and A session facilitated by each participant, providing those attending
with authentic insight into the innovative and inspirational research
currently being undertaken by this year's MURI program participants.

PsychMAD

Lecture:The Effect of Acute Fear on Job Performance: Towards a More Dynamic Model

When: Thursday 20th October 2016

Time: 12-1pm

Location: AHH
Room 3.610

Speaker: Professor Chris J. Jackson, Professor of Business
Psychology in the School of Management in the UNSW Australian School of
Business

About: Despite the prevalence of fear in the workplace
and evidence that it has a notable impact on job performance, research on the
topic has been scarce. Theoretically, the current views of the acute (or
short-term) relationship between fear and job performance are often in
conflict, with most scholars arguing for a linear, negative relationship whilst
others postulating potential positive effects of fear. To develop a more
refined understanding of how fear impacts job performance, we include recent
advances from the psychological literature. Through a series of propositions,
we build a model where the link between fear and job performance is mediated by
physiological and behavioral changes induced by heightened arousal, the
Fight-Flight-Freeze response, and submissive behavior. Also, we posit that the
links are likely moderated by the processes of top-down control of goal
pursuits. Our analysis suggests that low levels of acute fear in the workplace
can be productive in some contexts. Future research directions and the ethics
of manipulating fear in the workplace are discussed.

About: This workshop will provide an in-depth look at
the analytical functionality of Scopus & Mendeley. Scopus is the largest
abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific
journals, books and conference proceedings. Scopus features smart tools to
track, analyse and visualize research.
Mendeley is a reference manager and Scholarly Social Network which allows you
to display and promote your work.